Beginner-Friendly Crochet Sunflower Coaster Pattern

A crochet sunflower coaster is a small, cheerful project that looks giftable without taking days to finish. This version uses a firm brown center, two simple layers of yellow petals, and light blocking so the finished coaster sits flat under mugs, jars, or small plant pots.

The instructions below are written as an easy single-pattern tutorial. Use cotton yarn for the best coaster texture and absorbency.

Materials

• Worsted cotton yarn in brown, golden yellow, and bright yellow
• 4 mm crochet hook, or the hook size that gives you a firm flat fabric
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Optional blocking mat and rust-proof pins

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• st = stitch
• rep = repeat

Finished size

Your coaster should finish around 4 to 5 inches across, depending on yarn, hook size, and blocking. Keep the center firm so a mug does not wobble.

Step-by-step instructions

Step 1: Make the brown center

1. With brown yarn, make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 1, work 8 sc into the ring, pull the ring closed, and join with sl st to the first sc.
3. Round 2: Ch 1, work 2 sc in each st around. Join with sl st. You should have 16 stitches.
4. Round 3: Ch 1, work 1 sc in the first st, then 2 sc in the next st. Repeat around and join. You should have 24 stitches.
5. Fasten off brown yarn and weave in the starting tail enough that the center stays tight.

Step 2: Add the first petal layer

1. Join golden yellow yarn in any stitch around the brown center.
2. Ch 2, work 1 hdc and 1 dc in the same stitch, then ch 2 and sl st into the same stitch. This makes one small petal.
3. Sl st into the next stitch.
4. Repeat the petal sequence around the center, working one petal in every other stitch.
5. Join neatly and do not pull the petals too tight.

Step 3: Add the second petal layer

1. Join bright yellow yarn behind the first petal layer, between two small petals.
2. Ch 3, work 1 dc and 1 hdc into the same space, then ch 3 and sl st into the same space. This makes one longer petal.
3. Move to the next space between petals and repeat.
4. Continue around until the sunflower looks full and balanced.
5. Fasten off and weave in ends on the back of the coaster.

Step 4: Flatten and finish

1. Lay the coaster flat and gently shape the petals with your fingers.
2. If the petals curl, lightly mist the coaster with water.
3. Pin the petals outward on a blocking mat.
4. Let the coaster dry completely before using it.

Tips for a better coaster

• Use cotton rather than acrylic so the coaster absorbs light moisture and holds shape better.
• Keep the brown center tight and flat. A loose center can make mugs wobble.
• Do not make the petals too tall if this will be used every day.
• Weave in ends carefully because coasters get handled and washed often.
• Make a set of four in matching yellows for a quick handmade gift.

Final note

This pattern works best as a cheerful single coaster or a matching set. Once the first coaster sits flat, repeat the same yarn and hook combination for the rest of the set so all coasters match.